Ramblings of a Crowe

The Things You Learn

I've learned a few things from this experience (losing my job). First, I have the best friends and family members in the world. All of you have rallied for me. All have offered encouragement, which is gold in a situation like this. I can't thank you enough. A few opened their homes to me in the case I do need to travel. Others helped me in their own way.

--Thanks to J for the game. You're awesome, man. Also big thanks to you for helping me out with the job situation. We don't know where it will go, but just knowing I might have a chance is enough for me. Thank you. Once I get working again, we'll do something fun--my treat.

--Sis, thanks for the anti-virus help. I truly appreciate it. Now my computer (my life’s blood) won't die on me and cause my head to blow up. Also, your words touched me. I know that no one will let anything bad happen to me.

--Mom, thanks for offering to pay for Hunter's tennis lessons. I know it's more for him than me, but it really does help. Thanks for being a rock for me.

--Wendy and Heather, thanks for offering to help me if I come to Idaho. It's a big deal to let someone into your home or set aside time to chauffer them around. It's a relief to know I won't have to live in my car (something I considered for about 2.5 seconds) if I visit Idaho. *laughs*

--Kate...thanks for reminding me that though I don't talk to you all the time, that you are there for me no matter what happens. Sometimes I forget that I can count on others, and you have a way of letting me know how wrong I am.

--Jeff, thanks for all the encouragement and reminding me that my family will always take care of me and Hunter.

--Steve...you've been a big source of my strength. Though you're 3,000 miles away, you've helped me in so many ways. Thanks for writing me letters, looking up jobs for me, and reminding me that I am a valuable person and employee. Also, thank you for making me laugh when I need it most. I miss you.

--Scott, you jumped at the chance to offer me a job. Though I don't think I'll be able to take it, the fact that you value me that much as a hard working, reliable employee is a big encouragement. I would like to work for you again, but moving just isn't something I can afford right now (now I feel guilty). *laughs* Thank you for being there and having faith in me.

--Hiroshi, thank you for all your words of encouragement.

--To all my friends here, you guys have been the best. Thank you for listening, offering advice, and making me laugh. The fearless leader isn't so afraid anymore.

And last, but certainly not least, Hunter. Thank you for putting on a smile, though I know you're worried. Thank you for all the hugs. And thank you for telling me you love me every single day, no matter what.

Though I've been sad, depressed, angry, and stressed out, the only time I've shed any tears is when I think about how everyone is backing me. I often forget that I don't have to stand by myself during hard times. That's a great injustice to all the wonderful people who care about me. Forgive me for being a pig headed fool.

Secondly, I learned today that if you deliberately screw up about 12 times in a row while trying to re-open a claim via phone (for unemployment), that you'll be transferred to a real person and they will take care of you. *heh* I selected "talk to a rep" about five times, then after getting the message, "We are experiencing a high volume of calls, be call back", I decided to just reopen online. However, if anyone has ever dealt with the UE office, we all know that's just a farce--they purposely make it difficult for all us stressed out unemployed people. So I got pissed, and started pushing random buttons. Lo and behold--the phone started ringing and this nice person got everything straightened out for me! Took about five minutes. NICE!

Posted by Zoso at January 30, 2006 10:52 AM